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The 2009 NYI Global Convention featured several workshops and presentations by experienced youth workers around the world. We have compiled them here for your benefit!
The Call to Ministry By: Doug Samples
Hundreds of teens every year have a sense that God is calling them to full time Christian ministry. Maybe you are one of them. Let's get together and talk about it! Learn how to pray about your call so that God can bring more clarity to your tender heart. Discover how God's call is uniquely located at the intersection of your greatest passion and the world's greatest need.
Doug is in his 11th year as Professor of Pastoral Theology at Southern Nazarene University. He also serves as senior pastor of the Lake Overholser Church of the Nazarene in Bethany, OK. He would love for you to ask him about his collection of over 80 rhinos that he has in his office at SNU.
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The Changing Family by: Mike Kipp
Participants in this seminar will learn how the shift from modernity to postmodernity has affected the roles, values, and lifestyles of US families. With the advent of this cultural shift resulting at least in part, from the upheaval of the 1960's each individual has undergone significnat changes in their experience of "family." These changes will be outlined and discussed in this one hour seminar.
Mike is assistant professor of youth and family ministry at Northwest Nazarene University. Prior to NNU, Mike spent 11 years as a youth pastor. Mike is currently finishing his doctoral dissertation through Fuller Theological Seminary, and is also a graduate of Nazarene Theological Seminary. Mike has been married to his wife Sandy for 11 years and they have two children, Spencer and McKenna.
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Developing Leadership by: Tevis Austin
Where are the volunteers? Why aren't people serving" Why are the people who do serve not committed? In this seminar we will explore practical principles to build and sustain a team of leaders for ministry. Learn how to motivate people to serve and to position them for success.
Tevis is the Executive Pastor at the Newark Church of the Nazarene, a multi-site church in Newark, OH. He also serves as an adjunct professor for youth ministry at Malone College and MVNU. He also serves on the USA/CANADA Mission Evangelism's New Start Taskforce.
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Faithful & Fearless: Young Women Discerning God's Call to Ministry By: Dr. Mary Paul (Moderator)
Come hear from several amazing young women who are faithfully and fearlessly serving Christ in various positions of leadership in the Church of the Nazarene as they tell the stories of God’s call in their lives, as well as some of the challenges that they have faced and the joys that they have found in following God.
Dr. Mary Paul currently serves as the Vice President for Spiritual Development at Point Loma Nazarene University.
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Family Focused Ministry by: Tevis Austin & James Smith
You've heard that it takes a village to raise a teenager; we believe it all begins with family. In this seminar we will explore the biblical understanding of family and discuss responses and strategies for supporting families within the ministry of a local congregation. Each participant will leave with practical ideas and hands-on resources to immediately begin the journey of ministering to teenagers, by ministering to and with their family.
Tevis is the Executive Pastor at the Newark Church of the Nazarene, a multi-site church in Newark, OH. He also serves as an adjunct professor for youth ministry at Malone College and MVNU. He also serves on the USA/CANADA Mission Evangelism's New Start Taskforce.
James has served in youth ministry for over 9 years. He currently serves as Director of Admissions at MVNU. He was ordained in 2003. He frequently speaks at retreats, camps, and youth groups and usually brings his wife of 9 years Kelly and their two children, Halle and Judah.
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"Help! We Don't Have a Youth Pastor!" by: James Smith
This is a VERY hands on, practical seminar. Each step of the seminar includes action that the participants do to help assess and apply the material to their specific church. Each participant will identify some fo the needs that teenagers have in today's culture, learn better how to connect teenagers with meaningful and enriching adult relationships, and design a personalized plan to equip mentors for the youth of their church.
James has served in youth ministry for over 9 years. He currently serves as Director of Admissions at MVNU. He was ordained in 2003. He frequently speaks at retreats, camps, and youth groups and usually brings his wife of 9 years Kelly and their two children, Halle and Judah.
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Meant 4 More by: Steve Baker, Brian Helstrom, & Rusty Robbins
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A Relevant Ministry For Our Generation By: Josue Jimenez
What are the critical factors that indicate if we are developing an effective youth ministry? What are the risks we face when the indicators are not well defined or even existent? Let’s explore how to move towards a ministry that impacts young people as well as examine the obstacles that arise along the way.
Josué is the Regional NYI President of the MAC region. He has served as a local youth leader, District NYI president, and NYI coordinator for the North area in the MAC North Field (Mexico). He is married to Adriana, and they live in Monterrey, NL, México, where they serve in youth ministry.
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Tapping Into Local Resources to Supplement Outside Help by: Kenneth Phiri
Along with the benefits of foreign aid comes the risk of dependency, which diminishes the ability of those who are receiving aid to creatively address the problem on their own. To counter this, local resources must be incorporated into the relief effort so that they may both complement and supplement the assistance of foreign aid.
Kenneth serves as the Africa Regional NYI President. He is a graduate of Nazarene Theological College in Johannesburg, South Africa, and has been involved in Youth Ministry for many years, as well as short term mission trips. Kenneth is married to Theola Phiri and they are the blessed parents to their daughter, Khutso (Peace).
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Working With At-Risk Youth by: Hallam Jemmot
During this workshop we will explore and define what “at-risk” behaviour is, highlight prominent behaviours which are associated with ‘at-risk youth,' examine some of the causes of this behaviour, draw attention to some necessary responses, gain some insight as to how they view themselves, and check in on what they need from us as youth workers.
Hallam is the District NYI President of the Barbados District. He works as a police officer on a task force, working with and for at risk youth.
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Youth Discipleship Foundations by: Alexandre de Silva
Alexandre has degrees in both a Theology/Youth Ministry and Law and Social Science. He has completed his post-graduate studies in Bioethical Law. Alexandre has been involved in NYI for more than 20 years and is currently the Regional NYI President of the South America region. He also serves as pastor of the “Cristo é Vida” church, in Campinas, Brazil.
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